Archive for April, 2011
New Superintendent appointed at Peru Central
At its special meeting of April 28, 2011, the Peru Central Board of Education passed a resolution appointing Dr. Thomas A. Stapleford to a three-year contract as Superintendent of Schools at Peru Central. Stapleford will start his service on July 1, 2011, according to A. Paul Scott, veteran Peru Superintendent, who is retiring at the […]
Posted: April 29th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Storm death toll rises to 173 in the Southern U.S.
The Free Press reports
Posted: April 28th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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April rains wreak flooding havoc
The Press Republican comprehensive report Moriah hardest hit by flooding People, pets evacuated in Keeseville
Posted: April 28th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Twice weekly art classes at the Peru Free Library to continue
After testing the waters, the art programs at our local library have been a great success. Because of the overwhelming support from the community, Greg Badger will be teaching art classes at the Peru Free Library every Wednesday and Friday after school (3:30-4:30). There is a $10 per hour charge for each class, which includes […]
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Direct Air to add new destinations – non-stop flights between Plattsburgh and Lakeland/Orlando, Fla., that will include a continuation to San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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REGISTER NOW!
The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., will have their 11th Annual Olympian Celebrity Golf Classic on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Craig Wood Golf & Country Club in Lake Placid. This unique event randomly pairs an Olympic athlete or other Celebrity with a registered three person team. The cost is $500.00 per team […]
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Serious injury caused by flooding – Mineville-Witherbee Fire Chief Paul Tromblee was badly hurt when the Witherbee Road near Silver Hill Road collapsed under his car
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Many children enjoyed Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt at St. Augustine’s
St. Augustine’s Parish celebrated its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. Dozens of children searched for over 1,900 eggs scattered throughout the Parish Center classrooms. The event was sponsored by the Peru Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. (Click here for more photos)
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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First workers to arrive in May at GlobalFoundrie – a $4.3 billion computer chip factory near Albany
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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New York leads nation in spending on social aid
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru loses another community leader – Jerome “Jerry” Downs
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York rushes to rework STAR system – Some property tax breaks being eliminated or reduced
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 27th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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Planning Board has a two item May agenda
AGENDA, PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall 1. CALL meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. ROLL CALL. 4. APPROVAL of March & April Minutes. 5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing. 6. SUBDIVISION/MERGE & SEQR: LEEWARD LAMOY Minor 2 Lot Subdivision ~ Fuller Rd. 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW: ST. AUGUSTINE’S/ST. […]
Posted: April 26th, 2011 under Planning Board News.
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Peru loses educator, Lions Club President, community volunteer – Joe Alexander
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 26th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Oneida County DA announces 37 illegal benefit arrests
The Utica Observer-Dispatch reports
Posted: April 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Drum soldiers suspected in several March and April crimes
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: April 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Population in Adirondack Park was flat but variable
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: April 26th, 2011 under General News.
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Town Board takes step to solving water quality problems
By John T. Ryan This evening’s meeting opened with a moment of silence in memory of former town supervisor Jerome Downs who passed away the morning of April 25th. The Peru Town Board made a concrete step forward to improving the town’s water supply at its April 25, 2011 meeting. The Board hired A.E.S. Engineering […]
Posted: April 25th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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March Zoning Board Meeting approves Blake Rd. application
Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order.
Posted: April 25th, 2011 under Zoning Board News.
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Peru School Board Meets 7 PM Thursday April 28th
Peru Central’s Board of Education is slated to meet Thursday, April 28th at 7 PM in the community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. At that time, the school board will consider proposed BOCES administrative budget for next school year, and consider lodging votes for several vacant seats on this region’s […]
Posted: April 25th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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FARMERS OR CRIMINALS? When a north country farmer was arrested for allegedly employing illegal aliens, the region’s dairy industry was left to wonder, ‘Who will be next?’
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: April 25th, 2011 under General News.
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In Sing Sing’s Hometown, Many Dream of Day ‘the Big House’ Closes
The New York Times reports
Posted: April 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Lesson in givebacks In tough financial times, degree of sacrifice varies among Albany region teacher unions
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Burn ban remains in effect
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Where’s the music scene in Lake Placid?
The Lake Placid News reports
Posted: April 23rd, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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